The *truth* about the TikTok Ban

The proposed TikTok ban is actually a symptom of a much larger issue. Here's a quick breakdown of what's going on! 💭 In the comments, let us know whether you think the ban is a good or bad idea.

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[raveenasavadi]

I am from India where TikTok was banned three years ago. We are doing just fine.

[Beatness]

It's disappointing to see a lot of people letting their distaste for TikTok and other social media overshadow very real concerns about government overreach in this situation. We need laws that crack down on data collection and privacy, not bans on specific platforms while letting others get away scot-free. Please think logically everyone!

[beanbaguk]

Banning this garbage might actually reducing the dumbing down of society. The app is utterly moronic.

[blackstacie_ibe]

I wish the government protected our food.

[thezeronelite]

It's never about national security.

[Doriel-DeLorenzo]

Censorship and banning is the first step to a TOTALITARIAN STATE

[Napoleonvr]

W América if they ban TikTok I’m fine with YouTube

[Packer]

Tic tic has done the impossible. Brought Republicans and Democrats together in agreement. LOL!

[fourcatsandagarden]

"might affect vpns" is a huge undersell. They wording indicates they could throw people in jail for using a VPN to access sites or apps the government doesn't like at any given time. It's a horrific bill that needs to be destroyed.

[arianawendymangagirl]

Also, they where rude to the CEO.
And called him Chinese despite him being Singaporean

[Problems_of_the_paradise]

I don't think the commentors realise that YouTube, is in fact, also a soc med app

[Cokkine]

You don’t like your citizens using another app make yours better 😂😂

[kylestokes]

I’m a US Loving, 🇺🇸 Right Wing Ultra Conservative. I detest Social Media.

However, I HATE Censorship. Any step that is aimed at Silencing Voices, or limiting First Amendment Rights is a slap to our Great Constitution, and overstepping Authority.

This is a slippery slope, a litmus test.

They won’t stop with one app, one platform, or further social engineering after this.

This is the very definition of Loyal Opposition.

[Jayfive]

The tiktok of a news clip with a girl superimposed make "hmm, I agree" faces is everything that's wrong with tiktok.

[mayadennies]

So focused on banning an app but where's the concern for food, housing crisis, amongst a mountain of other things 😳🤦

[JINTHEONE_MUSIC]

when tiktok gets banned, can we all agree to bring back vine?

[conversationswithme]

Everyone is begging for that free money...😮

[milankumar]

already banned in India. And believe me it is for the greater good.

[mistojen]

They can ban TikTok and basically control every move we make online regardless of whether it's social media or streaming services or VPN usage if they want to, I guess. We're already falling face first into fascism so what's one more step into the novel 1984, right? (Edit for spelling)

[PieceOfWrk]

I admit I am addicted to social media. I despise it, but I’m addicted. So until it is literally quite taken away from me, I will continue to use it. I hope all social media platforms get banned. It’ll be a very rough time and I’m sure there’ll be a lot of protestors. But social media has ruined the American society, and also the government 😭